Establishment of a Single Party Framework Agreement for Architect-Led Integrated Design Team Services, for the Construction of a New Two-Bay Fire Station at Rathdowney, Co. Laois

Establishment of a Single Party Framework Agreement for Architect-Led Integrated Design Team Services, for the Construction of a New Two-Bay Fire Station at Rathdowney, Co. Laois

Laois County Council

## Summary Laois County Council is seeking to establish a single-party framework agreement for architect-led integrated design team services for the construction of a new two-bay fire station at Rathdowney, Co. Laois. The estimated value of the contract is €800,000.

## Scope & Deliverables * Pre-qualification of architect-led design teams * Invitation to tender for the construction of a new two-bay fire station * Provision of architect-led integrated design team services

## Key Requirements * Eligibility: The procurement is open to all economic operators who are qualified to perform the services and meet the selection criteria. * Qualifications: Candidates must have experience in providing architect-led integrated design team services. * Certifications: Not stated. * Experience: Candidates must have experience in providing architect-led integrated design team services.

## Commercials & Timeline * Estimated value: €800,000 * Submission deadline: Wednesday, 11 November 2026, 12:00:00 GMT * Contract duration: 4 years * Framework/DPS: No framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system.

## How to Bid * Submission method: Electronic submission through the eTenders website. * Languages: English. * Key documents to prepare: The procurement document and the ESPD (European Single Procurement Document).

## Bid Considerations * This tender may suit businesses with experience in providing architect-led integrated design team services for construction projects. * Opportunities: The contract has an estimated value of €800,000 and a duration of 4 years. * Risks: The restricted procedure may limit the number of bidders, and the selection criteria may be challenging to meet.

Restricted procedure. A two-stage process: suppliers first complete a selection questionnaire (capacity, experience, financial standing), and only those who qualify are invited to submit a full tender. Plan for the pre-qualification stage well before the tender deadline.

Laois County Council has 25 tender(s) tracked on TenderScout, of which 2 are currently open. On the EU TED record this buyer has awarded 28 contract(s) worth around €31,836,524.

Recent awarded suppliers include McCarthy O Hora and Associates, Ground Investigations Ireland Ltd, Oppermann Associates, C and N Higgins Construction ltd_55147, Park Plant Hire Ltd T/A Killeen Civil Engineering Ltd.